Parents' Hand in Social Development of a Child

Your child's social development is a complex issue that is constantly changing, but the good news is that parents can have a big impact on how it progresses. By encouraging children to engage with other children and adults, you're setting them up to enjoy the benefits of social health -form good self-esteem to strong communication skills to the ability to trust and connect with those around them.

Another aspect of social development is the formation of self-concept and self-esteem. Early on children are very attempted to the reactions of others. Smiling comes naturally. If a parent laughs at something the child does, they smile and usually repeat it over and over. When children struggle to learn a new skill and they receive encouragement and assistance, they feel supported and keep trying until they master the skill. They feel confident and are more likely to try new things, on the other hand, a child develops a negative self-concept and low self-esteem

The parent should spend time with children in social engagements.Find/make time to listen and talk to your kids.

Prepare your child for new social situations, providing coaching on appropriate social behavior.

If they are socially inappropriate in a situation, take them aside and calmly explain how they are affecting others and coach them on appropriate skills.